How to Make a DIY Dryer Vent Pumpkin - The Curated Farmhouse
When I saw these on Pinterest, I had to try this project and show you ho to make a DIY dryer vent pumpkin.
I have to tell you this was way easier then I expected it to be.
Can I say I am slightly obsessed with this Fall DIY?
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Materials
- Rust-oleum spray Paint– Any Color You Choose, (I used Heirloom White)
- 4 in. x 8 ft. Flexible Dryer Duct made 3 pumpkins
- Hot Glue Gun
- Hot Glue Sticks
- Wire Cutters
- Scissors
- Moss/ Dried Florals
- Stump for Pumpkin Stem
These ducts come in multiple sizes, so you can vary your size of pumpkins.
- 3 in. x 25 ft. Flexible Aluminum Foil Duct
- 6 in. x 25 ft. Flexible Aluminum Foil Duct
Let’s Get Crafting
The first thing you want to do is remove the dryer duct from box, and cut it down to size for each pumpkin.
I recommend 24-25″ this will give you enough length to create a pumpkin.
You can use regular scissors and you will need wire cutters to get through the metal wire.
I was able to get 3 pumpkins out of the 8 ft. duct.
Glue the Seams
Now it is time to hot glue the ends. Make sure you put a good amount of glue on each end of the duct.
Be careful not to burn yourself, I learned the hard way.
Hold the ends together, and go back and add glue to seams where needed.
Time to Spray Paint
Be sure to go to a well ventilated space before spraying your pumpkin.
I sprayed two coats on the top of the pumpkin, one on the bottom.
Decorating the Pumpkins
You can use moss or dried flowers for this part of the DIY.
I decided to go with the florals because I just wanted a little more texture.
Pumpkin 1
Pumpkin 2
Pumpkin 1
We happen to have three different kinds of florals on hand for another upcoming DIY, so I just used one for each pumpkin.
You can place the stem first then build the florals around it, or vice-versa.
Just use hot glue to secure stem, then glue as needed to the florals or moss.
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Very clever idea!
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Thank you
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You could easily spray different colors to make quite a statement !!
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You sure could
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Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?
What did you use for the stem?